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Chinese mine tycoon wanted over deadly collapse arrested in Phuket
Chinese mine tycoon wanted over deadly collapse arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police together with Immigration Bureau Region 1 have arrested a Chinese gold mine owner wanted in China over a fatal mine disaster, after locating him while receiving treatment at a hospital in Phuket Town.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brace Yourselves For Phuket Traffic, Long-Idle Mai Khao Gov’t Building Inspected || Dec 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brace Yourselves For Phuket Traffic, Long-Idle Mai Khao Gov’t Building Inspected || Dec 23
PHUKET XTRA - December 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket to bid to host WorldPride 2030
Phuket to bid to host WorldPride 2030
PHUKET: Phuket is pushing ahead with preparations to host the InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026, with officials confirming the event will also serve as the platform for Thailand’s formal bid to host WorldPride 2030.
Brit arrested in Patong cocaine sting
Brit arrested in Patong cocaine sting
PHUKET: A British national has been arrested in Patong following a sting operation targeting cocaine sales to tourists, as officials intensify a province-wide crackdown on narcotics and criminal influences.
Customs cracks down on shoddy products
Customs cracks down on shoddy products
BANGKOK: The Customs Department has partnered with online sales platforms to crack down on sales of non-certified products.
Phuket temple to celebrate first anniversary with major Ganesha ceremony
Phuket temple to celebrate first anniversary with major Ganesha ceremony
PHUKET: The Lord Shrimant Ganpati Bappa Devalai temple in Rawai will celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday (Dec 28), marking one year since becoming Phuket’s first major Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha and a growing symbol of Thai-Indian cultural ties.
Thai woman arrested in Taiwan returns to face child prostitution charges
Thai woman arrested in Taiwan returns to face child prostitution charges
BANGKOK: Authorities anticipate the return of a Thai woman today (Dec 23), who is accused of forcing her 12-year-old daughter into prostitution at a massage parlour in Japan this year.
Thailand turn their focus to Asian Games
Thailand turn their focus to Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand, who closed the curtain on the 33rd Southeast Asian Games with a commanding performance on home soil, have quickly shifted focus to next year’s Asian Games in Japan.
Workshop held to tackle ‘digital violence’ against women and girls
Workshop held to tackle ‘digital violence’ against women and girls
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have launched a coordinated push to address violence against children, women and family members in the digital era, highlighting concerns over rising domestic violence and the growing impact of technology on family relationships.
Cambodia says Thailand launches air strikes after ASEAN meet on border clashes
Cambodia says Thailand launches air strikes after ASEAN meet on border clashes
KUALA LUMPUR: Cambodia said Thailand launched air strikes on its territory yesterday (Dec 22), shortly after Bangkok announced the two nations had agreed to hold talks this week aimed at halting deadly border clashes.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wife Shot By Drunk Husband, Minors Hurt In Violent Domestic Incident In Rawai || Dec 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wife Shot By Drunk Husband, Minors Hurt In Violent Domestic Incident In Rawai || Dec 22
PHUKET XTRA - December 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New Phuket ‘Palad’ takes office
New Phuket ‘Palad’ takes office
PHUKET: Rungrueng Thimabut formally assumed his duties at the new Phuket Provincial ‘Palad’ (Chief Administrative Officer) today (Dec 22) following an order by the Ministry of Interior issued on Dec 15.
Ex-minister launches New Opportunity Party
Ex-minister launches New Opportunity Party
BANGKOK: Former commerce minister Jatuporn Buruspat launched a new political outfit called the New Opportunity Party yesterday (Dec 21), which he said will focus on tackling the nation's debt problem and economic inequality.
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
BANGKOK: As it adopts monetary policy easing, the Bank of Thailand is urging banks to expand lending to support the economy. According to Vitai Ratanakorn, the central bank's governor, following the latest policy rate cut the regulator expects monetary policy transmission in the near term.
US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough
US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough
MIAMI: US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement yesterday (Dec 21) that hailed “productive and constructive” talks in Miami, but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia.
Man charged for attempted murder by drunkenly shooting wife
Man charged for attempted murder by drunkenly shooting wife
PHUKET: Thalang Police have charged a 41-year-old man with attempted murder after he fired gunshots while intoxicated, with one bullet striking his wife in the shoulder at their house near Ton Sai Waterfall yesterday afternoon (Dec 21).
Ceasefire hopes rest on ASEAN meeting
Ceasefire hopes rest on ASEAN meeting
BANGKOK: All eyes are on the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting taking place in Kuala Lumpur today (Dec 22) as to whether it will lead to a formal ceasefire as regional leaders seek to calm escalating tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border.
Kathu Police rein in teen gang violence
Kathu Police rein in teen gang violence
PHUKET: Teen rivalries that escalated into violence in Kathu have prompted police to take firm action after reports of clashes involving knives, firecrackers and threats with what appeared to be a firearm surfaced on social media.
Thais reign supreme as SEA Games ends
Thais reign supreme as SEA Games ends
SEA GAMES: The curtain fell on the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with a colourful closing ceremony on Saturday night (Dec 20) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium, attended by athletes and officials from ASEAN nations - minus Cambodia.
Phuket pushes ‘Zero E-Cig’ drive
Phuket pushes ‘Zero E-Cig’ drive
PHUKET: Phuket is moving ahead with its ‘Zero E-Cig’ policy as provincial authorities intensify efforts to curb the spread of e-cigarettes, strengthen law enforcement, and expand smoke-free public areas to protect both residents and tourists.